School Information

57.5
Total Cost $19,356
Total Enrollment 5,473
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Worcester State College

http://www.worcester.edu
486 Chandler St, Worcester, Massachusetts 01602-2597
(508) 929-8000

Worcester State University is a public institution of higher learning set on 58 acres in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. We are dedicated to preparing students for personal success, rewarding careers, and effective citizenship in the 21st century. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, biomedical sciences, business, and the health professions. Recognized Excellence Worcester State University was named the “Best College in Worcester County” in Worcester Magazine’s Readers Poll five out of the past eight years. The Princeton Review also designated the University a 2007 “America’s Best Value ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Worcester State College, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 41.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,248), and 29% receive loans ($3,230 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,067. Off campus it is around $5,400.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Worcester State College is $10,037 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,605
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,685
Living Costs
Worcester State College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,356
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,436
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,189
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,789
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $22,269
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $16,869
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,559 people applied to Worcester State College. Of the applicants, 59.0% were admitted (54.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (33.0% male and 33.0% female)

Of the 4,703 undergraduate students at Worcester State College, 26.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 81.0% of the 770 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     68.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     21.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     44.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Dec 10th
Admissions Office Phone 508-929-8040
Admissions Office Email admissions@worcester.edu
Admissions Office Address Worcester State University Office of Undergraduate Admission 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602-2597
Admissions Transfer URL http://worcester.edu/admissions/Shared%20Documents/TransferApplicants.aspx
Admissions Website http://worcester.edu/Admissions/default.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/worcest/menu.html
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Worcester State College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Worcester State College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Worcester State College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 62 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 49
Biotechnology 13 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 181 16
Business Administration and Management, General 181 7
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 71
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 37
Mass Communication/Media Studies 34
Computer and information sciences and support services 16
Computer and Information Sciences, General 16
Education 184 56 88
Biology Teacher Education 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 30 12
Education, General 32 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 31 26 15
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 13
Foreign Language Teacher Education 8
History Teacher Education 5
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 17
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 10
Mathematics Teacher Education 18
Reading Teacher Education 10 5
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 18
Social Studies Teacher Education 7
Special Education and Teaching, Other 24
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 18
English language and literature/letters 18
English Language and Literature, General 18
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10 1
Spanish Language and Literature 10 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 123 61
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 15
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
Communication Disorders, General 15
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 13 8
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 11
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 42
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 15 16
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 24
History 44 9
History, General 44 9
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Physical Sciences 17
Chemistry, General 11
Psychology 3 100 3
Psychology, General 100
School Psychology 3 3
Security and protective services 57
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 57
Social sciences 1 36
Economics, General 9
Geography 2
Political Science and Government, General 1
Sociology 14
Urban Studies/Affairs 11
 
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